Crime Rate in Van: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Van

The total recorded crimes in Van, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Van crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Van, encompassing approximately 11,135 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Van Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Hartshorn Court with total crimes: 7
  • Snowden Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Van?

To understand the safety of Van, we need to analyze Van crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Van reported a higher crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 791 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Van witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Van had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 575 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Van recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Van has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Van Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Van has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 5.75 ranking 13th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Van crimes were 791. The crime rate of Van in 2024 was 71.03 (year) or 5.92 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Van were around 575 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.64 (year) or 4.30 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed116 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood95 31,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol103 21,103 4949 3
Crumlin72 101,174 3803 6
St Cattwg68 11898 8871 4
St Martins86 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones56 171,003 6847 5
Risca West79 5780 10697 9
Hengoed78 6687 17626 15
Cefn Fforest and Pengam78 7937 7763 7
Twyn Carno75 8675 18679 10
Bedwas and Trethomas75 9643 21579 17
New Tredegar45 21657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer30 28771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith59 16697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach54 18761 12627 14
Aber Valley64 12688 16515 21
Risca East64 14718 13557 19
Newbridge39 23693 15523 20
Moriah and Pontlottyn62 15658 19597 16
Ynysddu51 19402 25332 26
Abercarn51 20564 22473 22
Penmaen40 22313 28303 27
Llanbradach39 24462 23413 23
Machen and Rudry38 25431 24410 24
Crosskeys30 27347 27342 25
Nelson35 26394 26296 28
Argoed27 29264 29211 29
Gilfach14 30157 31190 30
Darran Valley13 31213 30167 31

Van Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
January 20251
December 20243
November 202410
October 202413
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20251
December 20245
November 202415
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
January 202524
December 202428
November 202419
October 202419
September 202432
August 202424
July 202440
June 202450
May 202418
April 202416

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 20248
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 202412
April 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Van in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Van postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hartshorn Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Snowden Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Dol Yr Eos (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Buxton Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dol Fran (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
8. Lon Yr Odyn (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Llanfedw Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Alexander Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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